Plant-Associated Pseudomonads

Dear Colleagues,

The genus Pseudomonas is one of the widest and most diverse bacterial genera, with more than 200 species named to date. Pseudomonads are versatile Proteobacteria that are able to dwell in many environments with different life-styles. A large number of important Pseudomonas species have been isolated from plant environments, including the rhizosphere, phylosphere, and endophytic compartments. In these environments, pseudomonads can have either a pathogenic or a saprophytic life-style. Many strains and species have shown a role in promoting plant growth and are therefore considered Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB). Plant growth promotion by pseudomonads has been attributed to various mechanisms, such as the improvement of plant nutrition (biofertilization), antagonism towards phytopathogens (biocontrol) or modifying the plant hormone balance. In each case, the actions of Pseudomonas spp. play important roles in altering the relationship between plants and the environment.

This Special Issue will cover all aspects of the interactions of pseudomonads with their host plants as well as the biology of plant-interacting pseudomonads. It will also cover the interactions of plant-associated pseudomonads with other microorganisms present in the plant microbiome.

Dr. Jacob G. Malone
Dr. Rafael Rivilla
Guest Editors

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